Head of Main Rescue Center, Doctoral Candidate in German Civilization, Association President
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Phone: +262 (0)6 93 31 60 55
- Email: nicolas.folio@bavarianfirehistory.com
- LinkedIn: Nicolas Folio
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
With nearly 30 years of experience as a firefighter, I have specialized in operational management, project management, and training. Currently, I lead the main rescue center in Saint-Pierre within the SDIS of La Réunion, where I manage a team of 150 firefighters. My career has also led me to key positions within the Paris Fire Brigade, including as a company commander and an officer in charge at the studies and prospective office.
KEY SKILLS
- Emergency
- Management
- Pedagogy Management
- Project Management
LANGUAGES
- English (Full Professional)
- Portuguese (Professional Working)
- French (Native or Bilingual)
- Reunion Creole (Native or Bilingual)
- German (Full Professional)
CERTIFICATIONS
- German Military Language Certificate 3rd Degree (written and spoken)
- English Military Language Certificate 3rd Degree (written and spoken)
- Operational Management Leader (II-346p)
- Portuguese Military Language Certificate 2nd Degree (written and spoken)
- Officer Cadet Course / Peace Support Operations
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Krebs Prize (innovation): 1st and 2nd prize
- 3rd prize in the “Promotion of Professional Ethics” competition
PUBLICATIONS
- “The Leader Facing Stress – The Operational Experience of Paris Firefighters”
- “The New York Firefighter – Hero of the 19th Century”
- “The Role of Rescue Services in Terrorist Attacks”
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
As a language and foreign civilization enthusiast, I am currently a doctoral candidate in German civilization, focusing on the history of Bavarian firefighters in the 19th century. I also teach at the University of La Réunion, covering various fields such as German, English, history, and security.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Adjunct Lecturer in the Master’s program “Risks and Environment” at the University of La Réunion.
- Teacher in English, history, and German, with a particular focus on the political, social, and cultural dynamics of 19th-century Europe.
WEB AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
- Volunteer webmaster for various commercial and institutional sites.
- Application developer in PHP, Visual C++, VBA, and OoBasic.
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Research, German Civilization, University Paris X Nanterre (Expected 2026)
- Master’s Degree, Anglophone World, University Rennes 2
- Master’s Degree, German Language and Literature, University Paris X Nanterre
- Bachelor’s Degree in History, University of Paris Sorbonne
- BTS in Computer Management, Application Developer Option